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title: "Coldwater Campground — Campground Campground in California, USA | Campstr"
url: https://campstr.com/campgrounds/california/coldwater-campground
description: "High-altitude camping in the Lakes Basin with easy access to hiking trails and fishing spots."
lang: en
---

# Coldwater Campground

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Mammoth Lakes, California, USA

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A well-rounded campground in Mammoth Lakes welcoming both RV travelers and tent campers for a classic outdoor getaway.

High-altitude camping in the Lakes Basin with easy access to hiking trails and fishing spots.

Coldwater Campground is situated in the scenic Lakes Basin area of the Inyo National Forest at an elevation of 8,900 feet. Surrounded by lodgepole pine and located adjacent to Coldwater Creek, it offers 74 campsites and serves as a premier trailhead for hikers entering the John Muir Wilderness. Its proximity to Mammoth Lakes makes it a popular destination for fishing, hiking, and exploring the Eastern Sierra.

### Site Types Available

Standard Non-Electric

Tent Only

#### For Your RV

##### Camping Types

RV Sites

Tent Sites

#### Rules & Policies

Allowed

Pets

Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.

Quiet Hours

10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

Ask Host

Generators

Allowed

Campfires

Allowed

Alcohol

Starting from

$31 / night

$$ price tier

74 Sites

Total campsites

760-924-5500SM.FS.InyoNF@usda.gov
Visit Website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=20310

#### Operating Season

Open to September

#### Address

Coldwater Creek Road, Lakes Basin
Mammoth Lakes, California
93546
USA

#### GPS Coordinates

37.596, -118.9858

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## Getting Here

Mammoth Lakes, California, USA

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## Camp Weather

Mammoth Lakes, California, USA

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